Neymar

Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, known as Neymar, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or forward for Santos and the Brazil national team.

Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, known as Neymar, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or forward for Santos and the Brazil national team. Born in 1992, he has also played for Santos, FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Al Hilal during his club career. He is widely regarded as one of the most gifted players of his generation.

Career

Neymar began his professional career with Santos and later moved to FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Al Hilal before returning to Santos. Sources describe him as a forward or attacking midfielder with elite technical skill.

International football

Neymar has represented Brazil at multiple FIFA World Cups and became the country’s leading men’s international scorer according to Britannica. Some sources also note reports about his international retirement status, but the most reliable sources provided do not confirm a finalized retirement.

Club statistics

Available sources confirm his club history but provide only partial statistical snapshots. ESPN identifies him as a Santos forward, while other sources note his goals and appearances for earlier clubs, including his long PSG spell.

Injuries

Neymar’s career has included several injuries, especially in later years, but the supplied sources do not provide a full injury record. A cautious encyclopedic article would summarize this as a recurring part of his career and note that detailed injury totals require a dedicated statistics source.

Public profile

He is among the most recognized footballers of his era and has attracted attention for record transfer fees and high-profile club moves. Coverage also commonly discusses his salary and market value, though these figures vary by source and date.